Synergistic Effect of Combination of a Temoporfin-Based Photodynamic Therapy with Potassium Iodide or Antibacterial Agents on Oral Disease Pathogens In Vitro

• Main Authors: Yin-Hwa Shih (Author), Cheng-Chia Yu (Author), Kai-Chi Chang (Author), Yu-Hsin Tseng (Author), Po-Jung Li (Author), Shih-Min Hsia (Author), Kuo-Chou Chiu (Author), Tzong-Ming Shieh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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5, 10, 15, 20-Tetrakis(3-hydroxyphenyl)chlorin (temoporfin) is a photosensitizer used in photodynamic therapy for oral cancer and periodontal disease treatment. This study determined the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBCs) of temoporfin. Additional...